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Marlene Stafford

Hot Springs

Summary

Dynamic RN Supervisor with a proven track record at The Pines Nursing and Rehab, enhancing care quality through effective clinical leadership and HIPAA compliance. Skilled in clinical assessment and compassionate care, I fostered a supportive environment that improved patient outcomes and promoted continuous education among staff.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Supervisor

The Pines Nursing and Rehab
05.2025 - Current
  • Enforced nursing practice standards and recommended unit and institution policies and procedures to boost medical care quality.
  • Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
  • Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.

Practical Nursing Instructor

National Park College
09.2022 - 05.2025
  • Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
  • Maintained student attendance records and grades using D2L.
  • Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning.
  • Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
  • Coordinated with clinicians to develop and coordinate student assignments.
  • Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
  • Trained students to identify signs of patient health deterioration and clinical equipment malfunction to promote achievement of course objectives.
  • Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.

RN Staff Nurse

CHI St. Vincent's Hot Springs
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.

RN Floor Nurse

The Pines Nursing and Rehab
08.2020 - 09.2021
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
  • Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
  • Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
  • Coped effectively with mental and emotional challenges of positions by remaining centered on patients' needs and delivering quality care.
  • Helped patients feel comfortable by adjusting positions and engaging in casual conversation.
  • Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR
05-1994

Skills

  • Continuing education
  • Quality improvement
  • Healthcare technology
  • Clinical leadership
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Clinical assessment
  • Clinical documentation
  • Compassionate care
  • Electronic medical record software

Certification

AHA cpr

Timeline

RN Supervisor

The Pines Nursing and Rehab
05.2025 - Current

Practical Nursing Instructor

National Park College
09.2022 - 05.2025

RN Staff Nurse

CHI St. Vincent's Hot Springs
09.2021 - 05.2022

RN Floor Nurse

The Pines Nursing and Rehab
08.2020 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Central Arkansas

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